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Lenn_ - Sanctuary
Lenn_ - Sanctuary Posts: 507 Arc User
edited January 2010 in General Discussion
really curious, what is the reason so many MMO forums frown upon the mentioning of other games? even if its not advertising, is there anything wrong with comparing games to others to help others further understand a concept? i dont quite get it.
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  • Astoru - Heavens Tear
    Astoru - Heavens Tear Posts: 822 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    It takes away customers.

    Really no other reason.
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  • Murloc/ - Heavens Tear55
    Murloc/ - Heavens Tear55 Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Pretty much (for whatever reason) even the mention of another MMO seems to be promotion of that game to them. I can understand that, as well as the fact that there is always a natural flame-fest between the 2 games

    Game A is better you noob!
    Nuh-uh! Game B has this and that!
    lawlroflbbq but Game A has blah blah

    And it's all just stupid ****. =P

    Not to mention these forums are for PWI, not a general games discussion. =)
  • Nukesrus - Harshlands
    Nukesrus - Harshlands Posts: 665 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    It's an excuse to lock threads that are annoying to mods but have no other reason to be deleted, too.
  • Panthalassa - Dreamweaver
    Panthalassa - Dreamweaver Posts: 319 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    It's because PWI is the greatest game of all time!

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  • Jennalicious - Sanctuary
    Jennalicious - Sanctuary Posts: 1,073 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I'll post this here seeing as how the GM's probably won't see it in the other topic:

    Question to the GM's: I know that mentioning another mmorpg is against the TOS for advertising, but what if the game no longer exists? My previous mmorpg has officially shut down, so would it still be against TOS to mention it?
  • MystiMonk - Sanctuary
    MystiMonk - Sanctuary Posts: 4,286 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I am on other boards where we can say the name of other games.It is not like it is advertising.I like the pve of this game but more of the pvp of the other game I play.
    Looking for a decent casual understanding Faction.
  • Davitiel - Heavens Tear
    Davitiel - Heavens Tear Posts: 978 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    If the game is dead and has decomposed entirely or it's ashes have been scattered (100% dead) it can be talked about. GM Xarfox talked a few weeks back about a game he used to be a GM in but dosen't exist anymore, I think it was Space Cowboys. But remember, this is the PWI forum so its either going to get locked or removed to Off Topic.
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  • Jennalicious - Sanctuary
    Jennalicious - Sanctuary Posts: 1,073 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I could even prove the game is dead, but you know the GM's. They'll lock and close the thread and ban you if you don't watch yourself. Therefore this is why I want an official answer before I accidentally and unintentionally hang myself.
  • andracil
    andracil Posts: 2,949 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Uh, you're allowed to mention them, or even discuss them, in the Offtopic section. However, no promoting allowed for obvious reasons.
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  • MagicHamsta - Lost City
    MagicHamsta - Lost City Posts: 10,466 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Jennalicious - Sanctuary wrote: »
    I'll post this here seeing as how the GM's probably won't see it in the other topic:

    Question to the GM's: I know that mentioning another mmorpg is against the TOS for advertising, but what if the game no longer exists? My previous mmorpg has officially shut down, so would it still be against TOS to mention it?

    if the game actually shut down.
    then yesh you can mention it like me has.
    (just make sure you clarify that the game is actually DEAD since not everyone knows every game in existence.)
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  • eatwithspoons
    eatwithspoons Posts: 54 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    It's in the rules, this is not an uncommon rule. Mainly for the reasons that other players have stated.


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